21st century India takes big, swift decisions, delivers results in time-bound manner: PM Modi
India of the 21st century takes “big” and “swift” decisions and moves ahead by setting big goals and delivering results in a time-bound manner, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday.
Modi, who is in Oman on a two-day visit, made the remarks during an interaction with the Indian students and community members here, who welcomed him with enthusiastic chants and applause.
In his address, Modi described the audience as a ‘mini-India’, drawing chants of “Modi, Modi, Modi” from those present.
He noted the presence of people from various parts of India at the event and said, “Today, we have all gathered like one family. Today, we are celebrating our country and Team India. In India, our diversity is the strong foundation of our culture.”
The prime minister underlined that “coexistence and cooperation” have been a hallmark of the Indian diaspora.
Highlighting India’s transformational growth and development, its speed and scale of change, and the strength of its economy, Modi cited its more than eight per cent growth in the last quarter.
India is steady on the path to becoming one of the fastest-growing economies with a high growth rate, and this has happened when the world was beset with challenges, he said.
“Twenty-first century India takes big decisions, and takes decisions swiftly, moves ahead with big goals, and doesn’t settle until it delivers results within a defined timeline,” Modi said.
At the ‘Maitri Parv’ event, the audience included more than 700 students from various Indian schools.
This year holds special significance for Indian schools in Oman, as they celebrate 50 years of their establishment in that country, the Prime Minister’s Office in New Delhi said.